Adoption information
I've been adopted!
This pet is no longer available
On Hold
About Dustin is checking out his new home!
Please note: Dustin has developed a beautiful bond with his foster friend
Yetta and they will be rehomed together.
Dustin must be rehomed with his friend Yetta. What an energetic and amusing pair!!
Although Dustin and Yetta are very bonded, they do not need to be with or next to each other all the time. They will happily find their own bed/spot in the garden/house to lie. Dustin is much more likely to be near you than Yetta. Yetta will follow Dustin to see what he is up to, but if there is no action, she will retire. Dustin likes to be with his people if they are moving around: once you settle, he settles.
They will play wrestle and tug of war for long periods of time. Their preferred tug of war toy is pretty much the smallest toy, (this week it is the arm from a teddy bear) they can find so they are basically kissing the whole time. If she drops the toy, he will place it back at her mouth. If Dustin goes for a run to chase a bird, Yetta will follow. She is much quicker than him, but they have worked out how to play a great game of chasey, where she runs like a maniac, and he takes all the short cuts.
Dustin must do several “twirls” before sitting: she can vertically leap 5 times her body height.
He loves to chase a ball: she loves to chase him chasing a ball.
He walks straight ahead with purpose: she like to weave and duck and smell everything on offer.
He loves to cuddle at your hip: she loves a tummy rub.
He is not fussed or keen to meet other dogs: she is desperate and thinks every new dog will be her best friend.
Both LOVE food.
Whatever Dustin is doing is what Yetta wants to be doing. They are so much fun together, highly entertaining and very amusing.
Dustin is still anxious with noise, wind, the hose and several other little quirks, but he can be calmed and distracted.
She is still very much puppy with jumping and mouthing.
With a little bit of training for them both, they really would be a fantastic pair in an adult home. They really bring out the best in each other.
All future updates in regards to this adorable boy can be found at the link below:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/dustin-jack-russell-terrier.html
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other dogs waiting for a home.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on the link below.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/foster-caring-for-vicdrg.html
Victorian Dog Rescue offers the services of our trainer free for six weeks if needed for any settling in issues.
All dogs that come into the care of Victorian Dog Rescue are tested for heart worm.
Victorian Dog Rescue has a six-week full refund policy and a lifetime takeback guarantee that includes 50 per cent of the adoption fee refunded.
Medical notes
Happy, healthy boy.
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer a six-week full refund, free assistance for six weeks for any issues, and a lifetime takeback policy with a fifty percent refund of the adoption fee, and of course an invitation to our adopters’ Christmas party.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.